What is ‘AURA’?
Since my childhood, I had been seeing something round in shape glowing in white or yellow around the heads of the poses, idols, statues and figures of Gods and Goddesses. If I remember, though I knew that no one had seen it, even than it was told by my elders and teaches that this halo is called the “TEJ” or “ABHA-MANDAL”, a sort of shining circle with one who is bestowed with highly evolved souls and divine powers. At that time, I could not realize that everyone has the same light which, later I studies, learnt and seen. I also came across its name as “AURA” and its significance. Perhaps it may be difficult for most of the people to believe but today I can show Aura to everyone with naked eyes. I can take the photograph of each living & non living being & give the computerized Aura presentation. The word “AURA” is becoming very common now a days. Few of us have heard of the word ‘Aura’ that encircles around the heads of great sages & saints in almost all the cultures on this earth. In fact all of us are surrounded by our Auras even though we may not be able to see it. This is our personal energy shield that protects us from harmful outside influences. The shape, size & shine of the Aura silently expresses the highness, purity & divinity of the human being. An Aura is a thermo-electrical field that emanates from everything including animate or inanimate. In other words, Aura is the envelope of energy that surrounds each living and non-living being like animals, table, chair, bed, window, grass, plants, stone, earth, religious Gurus, showpieces, home gadgets etc. That is why the progressive & technologically advanced Vaastu consultants have started to penetrate deeper into the bio-energies, talked in Vaastu science, through site scanning techniques i.e. Aura Scanning. In human, it is thought to one of the mean to trace out the impending pathological, mental and life-span related troubles in advance. Thus, the concerned ‘Aura’ practitioner may warn us about the illness even weeks before the problem becomes prominent to oneself or to the doctors. The Indian metaphysics describes an Aura as an emanation which can be judged, felt or seen with a spiritually charged great man like spiritual Gurus & true priests at the time of meditation.

The concept of Aura is very old and its instrumental visibility was conceived by Russian scientists Seymon and Valentina Kirlian who discovered KIRLIAN camera to take the highlighted fingerprints of Aura during 1920s. Therefore Aura study is not a new thing, but advanced and useful applications in today context are in infancy stage. Ancient Egyptians, Romans & Greeks associated Aura with the soul and the seers supernatural forces that were very common in those days artwork and paintings. The commonly used term for energy scanning is Poly-contrast Interference Photography (PIP Energy Field Imaging), invented by Harry Oldfield. PIP is a way of looking at photon (light) interferences and its changes around and from the human body through specially developed computer software. These minute changes, normally invisible to the naked eye are picked up, processed and analyzed through the computer to show energy patterns around and within the human body. These photons are affected by energies emanating from the human body and the surrounding environmental energies. The colours and patterns seen seemed to correspond to what mystics and psychics describe and see.

Dr. Tom Chalklo, a scientist working at University of Melbourne, Australia, who has been studying Aura, describes the Aura as "bio-energy vibrations radiating in all the directions". The human aura is, according to him, partly composed of electromagnetic radiation, "spanning from the infrared to the ultraviolet (UV)". "While the low frequency part of the spectrum seems to be related to the low levels of functioning of the body," he says, "the high frequency of UV is more related to our conscious activity such as thinking, imagination, creativity, intentions. Many people can even train themselves to see shapes and colors of the high frequency part of an aura and then read what they see."

We have very little awareness:
There is nothing mystical in this universe. One stops to agree and believe anything which he either thinks isnot a subject of his interest or he finds it to be beyond his intellectual capabilities. That true! Everyone can not attain 100 % knowledge. Believe it, the knowledge which we together have about the universe is probably less than a fraction of per billion, not of a percentage. It means we are simply aware of easily visible very limited and narrow physical world. The spiritual masters, astronauts, sea divers & scientists etc. are continuously surfacing new facts. Similarly Aura study is also becoming a subject of interest for the curious people.

What constitutes Aura?
The Aura around humans is partly composed from EM (electromagnetic) radiation, spanning from microwave, infrared (IR) to UV light. The low frequency microwave and infrared part of the spectrum (body heat) seems to be related to the low levels of the functioning of our body (DNA structure, metabolism, circulation etc.) whereas high frequency (UV part) is more related to our conscious activity such as thinking, creativity, intentions, sense of humor and emotions. Russian scientists, who seem to be about 3 decades ahead of everyone else in Aura research, make experiments suggesting that our DNA can be altered, by influencing its microwave Aura.

(A Negative Aura)

The high frequency UV part is very important and most interesting but largely unexplored. And this part can be seen with naked eyes.

The formation, layers, shape, depth & multi colours of the Aura make it so prominent, mystic and divine that it seems to be indicating something very useful to mankind. Each Aura comprises seven layers defines below:-

• Etheric layer : It shows the physical condition. Generally It is found bright in a healthy person, pale in the ailing person. ( A House With Negative Aura)
• Emotional layer : Indicates the status of emotions.
• Mental layer : It deals with the inner energy of a person including his strong or weak will power.
• Astral layer : It is connected with heart, provides a link between body, mind and soul and connects the individual with other living beings in the universe. It is big and bright in those who value relationships with others.
• Etheric template : The energy field of communication and creative expression. Blockage, black-brown spots/ clouds or darkness in this layer indicate the feeling of isolation.
• Celestial layer : Represents the visual senses. It also reflects an individual's outlook about the rest of the world.
• Ketheric layer : Linked with self confidence & decision making ability. When it is shining brightly, it indicates a mind unafraid of judgments and criticism by others.

‘Aura’ & ‘Chakra’ – interconnected
‘Aura’ is a type of an energy shield that always keeps on protecting us from the external and internal negative vibrations. In an Aura photograph, the colorful bright spheres around the body show the delight of our mind and positive state of our health, but black, brown and dull spots, gaps, detached energy circles etc. tell the weakness and abnormality with the particular organ. Our entire body comprises of many energy centers called the ‘CHAKRA’. Each Chakra has its own colours, which reflects in an Aura photograph. Stress, illness, sorrow, tension, tiredness, negative thinking, fear, anger & hate are known to be some of the internal factors that adversely effect our Aura whereas negative surroundings like staying for long in fungi effected or bad smelt premises, use of liquors, tobacco, smoking, influence of bad community, friendship with bad habit stuff, excess Electro Magnetic Radiations etc. are few of the external negative influences.

Improving your Aura
Colours balancing, Yoga, meditation, Crystal therapy, Reiki, Pranic healing, water therapy, Ayurvedic cures, Aroma therapy etc. are commonly used therapies to improve subtle body energy i.e. Aura. Early rising, chanting religious Mantras, positive thinking, sea bathing and walk are the other methods to improve the symmetry, circles and transparency of Aura’s colours. Controlling over spicy food-stuff, junk food etc. and taking maximum fruits, vegetables and balanced protein diet are generally helpful in improving our Aura. But remember, only the regularity and continuity in the above shall be useful whereas short term follow up shall certainly make our Aura slightly better for a short span.

The Australian scientist Dr. Tom Chalklo rates meditation as the best possible method of improving Auras. In an article on the subject, he writes: "When we have a kaleidoscope of thoughts in our mind, they override and disturb what our mind-body system would do by itself. But when we manage to stop all thoughts, we give our own body and mind the freedom of attaining its natural state of being. In this state, our aura is not only stronger but also better reflects our true nature better."

There are many aspects of the aura that yet remain unexplored but with an increasing sensitivity and concerns towards the hitherto unknown facets of human existence, perhaps we'll soon understand this sparkling presence more deeply around us, and thus, connect to our souls. That shall be a golden day for the entire humanity when every one shall turn to be a through humanitarian, filled with truly positive vibrations. He shall realize the real value of being sober, gentle, helpful, soft spoken, kind, nature admiring and God fearing.

Can Aura be seen?
Yes, every one can easily see Aura with naked eyes if he could see behind a person using the spiritual eye with the help of an Aura practitioner. Nature gave us all that we need to see Auras. What is required is the knowledge how to use your senses together with your conscious effort. If you decide not to try, you will never see the Aura. On the other hand, when you see something for yourself, no longer will you need to rely on believing someone. Once you will understand this phenomena, you can use your knowledge to learn more. The first layer is rather more easy to see whereas second, third and further layers need long practice that includes Pranayam, Yoga and spiritual exercise after internal and external purification of self for months together under the guidance of an expert. You may ask your Vaastu & Aura consultant to arrange to show you the Aura next time. Believe it, really it will be an amazing and wonderful experience of your life because he shall show you what you never thought or believed!!! Of course, as an anxious person, you deserve to see to it.

Aura study is very useful too

(A Plot with Weak Aura)

Aura study & understanding to it is very useful in our daily life. Texture and transparency of Aura colors and its intensity, especially around and above the head have very special meanings. By watching someone's aura, you can actually see the other person's thoughts before you hear them expressed verbally. If they do not agree with what this person is saying, you effectively see a lie every time. No one can lie in front of you undetected. We cannot fake the Aura. It shows our trueness and intentions for everyone to see.
Aura is our spiritual signature also. When you see a person with a bright, clean aura, you can be sure that such person is good and spiritually balanced, even if he is modest and not aware of it. When you see a person with a grey or dark Aura, you may be almost sure that such person has unclear intentions, regardless how civilized, eloquent, mannered, impressive, educated, good looking or well dressed he seems to appear. It is especially important to check the aura of any religious leader, "spiritual teacher", "master" or a "guru". Such a person should have a clearly defined yellow-golden halo around the head. If he does not have it, you are much better on your own. In such case you are the best judge to decide acceptance or rejection of his mastership because today most of the Gurus or religious leaders are behind the power and money.

Dr. Anand Bhardwaj expertise on Vaastu & Aura Study
Dr. Anand Bhardwaj is an internationally renowned seasoned Vaastu practitioner & he has expertise on Aura study also. He always uses a CESS (Computerized Energy Scanning System) that helps in tracing out various positive & negative vibrations. Aura matching of a person with his house, room, office or workplace is an advanced & unique Vaastu technique being used by Dr.Anand Bhardwaj. Marching with international ambience by keeping in the front row, he keeps on updating his expertise technologically & knowledge wise.

There is nothing "paranormal" in the Universe, except our limited understanding of Nature. What we think we know on Earth now is just a tiny drop in the Ocean of Knowledg. In the distant past, people admired things they could not explain and called them "miracles". Long ago, people were able to see Auras. Advanced spiritual people such as Buddha, Christ and their immediate students were painted with golden haloes around their heads, because some artists could actually see Auras. In Australia remote West Kimberleys you can find prehistoric cave paintings, many thousands of years old, depicting people with golden haloes. Nature gave us ALL we need to see Auras. All is required is the knowledge how to use your senses together with your conscious effort. If you decide not to try, you will NEVER see the Aura. On the other hand, when you SEE something for yourself, no longer will you need to rely on believing someone. You will KNOW. And you can use your knowledge to learn more.

Many great people in the past complained that "we have eyes and we do not see". Further in this document you will discover what they meant.

ANYONE can see auras to some degree. Rather than create an aura of mystery around my newly acquired skill, my approach is to show everyone what their eyes are capable of. When nearly everyone (including children) sees a similar thing, I consider this a part of our Nature and I say that it deserves our attention. There is nothing "paranormal" in the Universe, except our limited understanding of Nature. What we think we know on Earth now is just a tiny drop in the Ocean of Knowledge.

Question: Can our Aura be improved with the help of any other mysticIndia science?
Answer: Yes, other world recognized sciences like REIKI has a power to help us improving our Aura. Here we shall give a brief idea of REIKI by which energy of a human body, an object can be improved, and Ah! The changed energy can be seen with the help of energy Scanning technique. Reiki is really a powerful mean. Reiki is said to be a form of spiritual practice used as a complementary therapy for the treatment of physical, emotional, and mental diseases.Mikao Usui is said to have developed Reiki when, he claimed, he received the ability of 'healing without energy depletion' after three weeks of fasting and meditating on Mount Kurama, in Japan Practitioners use a technique similar to the laying on of hands, which they say will "channel healing energy". Practitioners state that energy flows through their palms to bring about healing and that the method can be used for self-treatment as well as treatment of others. Scientists such as Professor Edzard Ernst are critical of the claims made for Reiki, holding that "[t]here is no good evidence that Reiki is effective for any condition".

Derivation of name
The name Reiki derives from the Japanese pronunciation of two Japanese characters that describe the energy itself: ' rei' (meaning 'unseen' or 'spiritual') and (Chinese qi, here meaning 'energy' or 'life force'). In English, the meaning of Reiki is often given as 'universal life energy' (a translation used by Hawayo Takata, see History). The noun commonly refers to either the energy or the therapeutic method which uses the energy. Reiki is also used as a verb and an adjective. Japanese speakers use the term as a generic 'spiritual power' while the Usui Method of Reiki Healing is specifically Usui reiki shiki ryoho. Similarly, the practice is sometimes called Usui-do or Usui-no-michi ("the Way of Usui").

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Reiki teachings say that there is a universal "life force" spiritual energy, that can be accessed by practitioners to induce a healing effect. Believers say that anyone can gain access to this energy by means of an attunement process carried out by a Reiki Master. According to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, there are researchers who have claimed to detect energy interactions between healers and those they treat, but these claims have not been validated. Such energy, if it exists, has no known theoretical or biophysical basis.
The belief is that the energy will flow through the practitioner's hands whenever the hands are placed on, or held near a potential recipient, who can be clothed. Some teachings stress the importance of the practitioner's intention or presence in this process, while others claim that the energy is drawn by the recipient's injury to activate or enhance the natural healing processes. Going further, the belief is that the energy is "intelligent", making diagnosis unnecessary. A second level of training, including another initiation, is said to equip the practitioner to perform Reiki treatments from a distance. This method, it is stated, involves the use of special symbols to form a temporary connection between the practitioner and the recipient, regardless of location, and then to send the Reiki energy. Techniques are also taught whereby Reiki can be sent to a specific point in time, either in the past or the future.

The energy involved in a Reiki treatment is said to be "from the Universe", rather than the personal energy of the practitioner, and is therefore inexhaustible. (Some teachings say that the energy enters the practitioner through the crown chakra at the top of the head, before being emitted from the hands.) As a consequence, Reiki practitioners are taught that they can treat themselves with Reiki.

Reiki is also used by practitioners to prevent illness as it is claimed that the energy encourages healing before any noticeable symptoms have emerged. Another consequence of the simplicity of Reiki is that it can be taught to children.

Some believers state that if the intended recipient does not wish to be healed then the energy will not flow.

Reiki is described by adherents as a holistic therapy which brings about healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. It is said that healing may occur in any or all of these domains in a single treatment, without any conscious direction needed by either the practitioner or the recipient. There is no scientific evidence to support this technique as effective in the treatment of any physical ailment beyond any other placebo.

Practice
Whole body treatment
In a typical whole-body Reiki treatment, the practitioner asks the recipient to lie down, usually on a massage table, and relax. Loose, comfortable clothing is usually worn during the treatment. The practitioner might take a few moments to enter a calm or meditative state of mind and mentally prepare for the treatment, that is usually carried out without any unnecessary talking.
The treatment proceeds with the practitioner placing his hands on the recipient in various positions. However, practitioners may use a non-touching technique, where the hands are held a few centimetres away from the recipient's body, for some or all of the positions. The hands are usually kept still for 3 to 5 minutes before moving to the next position. Overall, the hand positions usually give a general coverage of the head, the front and back of the torso, the knees and feet. Between 12 and 20 positions are used, with the whole treatment lasting 45 to 90 minutes.

Some practitioners use a fixed set of hand positions. Others use their intuition to guide them as to where treatment is needed, sometimes starting the treatment with a 'scan' of the recipient to find such areas. The intuitive approach might also lead to individual positions being treated for much shorter or longer periods of time.

It is reported that the recipient often feels warmth or tingling in the area being treated, even when a non-touching approach is being used. A state of deep relaxation, combined with a general feeling of well-being, is usually the most noticeable immediate effect of the treatment, although emotional releases can also occur. As the Reiki treatment is said to be stimulating natural healing processes, instantaneous 'cures' of specific health problems are not usually observed. A series of three or more treatments, typically at intervals of 1 to 7 days, is usually recommended if a chronic condition is being addressed. Regular treatments, on an on-going basis, can be used with the aim of maintaining well-being. The interval between such treatments is typically in the range of 1 to 4 weeks, except in the case of self-treatment when a daily practice is common.

Localized treatment

(A House With Positive Aura)

Localized Reiki treatments involve the practitioner's hands being held on or near a specific part of the body. Recent injuries are usually treated in this way, with the site of injury being targeted. There is great variation in the duration of such treatments, though 20 minutes might be typical.
Some practitioners use localized treatments for certain ailments, and some publications have tabulated appropriate hand positions. However, other practitioners prefer to use the whole body treatment for all chronic conditions, on the grounds that it has a more holistic effect. Another approach is to give a whole body treatment first, followed by a localized treatment.

Informal treatment
Many practitioners use Reiki in an informal way, as part of social interaction with friends or family members. In this style of use, the practitioner places one or both hands on any part of the recipient in a way that feels appropriate and comfortable in that particular situation. Talking, and all other aspects of social interaction continue as normal.

Self treatment
A Reiki practitioner can treat himself or herself with any of the methods described above. In this case, the practitioner is also the recipient.

Group treatment
A group treatment involves two or more Reiki practitioners treating the same recipient, simultaneously. This is said to have a significantly stronger effect than treatment from a single practitioner.

Groups of practitioners can come together to share Reiki. In these situations, each participant in turn acts as the recipient, with the rest of the group giving the treatment. The number of people involved is usually in the range 3 to 9. (Two practitioners can also meet to exchange Reiki treatments.) If there are more than 8 or 9 participants, then they split into two or more groups for practical reasons. The duration of treatment is such that the whole sharing takes one to two hours (between 10 and 30 minutes per recipient). Such a 'Reiki share' is often a social occasion, with the practitioners talking throughout.

Treatment of animals and plants
Pets also receive Reiki vibrations:
Animals and plants are usually treated for shorter periods than humans. The duration of treatment, and number of hand positions used, depends on factors such as the size of the recipient and the severity of the condition being addressed. In the absence of disease, some practitioners enjoy giving Reiki to animals or plants, as a loving interaction.

Spiritual practice
Many practitioners use Reiki as the basis of a spiritual practice, or to augment other spiritual practices. The cornerstone of Reiki spiritual practice is a daily one hour self-treatment, conducted in a meditative frame of mind. As well as allegedly maintaining physical, mental and emotional well-being, this practice is alleged to enhance spiritual growth, potentially leading to self-realization.

Many Reiki practitioners also undertake to observe the 5 Reiki Principles recommended by Mikao Usui.

History
Origin
A Japanese Tendai Buddhist, Mikao Usui, is credited with creating Reiki in 1922 after a twenty-one day retreat on Mount Kurama, involving meditation, fasting, and prayer. Usui claimed that by mystical revelation he had gained the knowledge and spiritual power to apply and attune others to what is called Reiki.

In April 1922, Usui moved to Tokyo and founded the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (Usui Reiki Healing Society).

Usui was an admirer of the literary works of Emperor Meiji, and, in the process of developing his Reiki system, summarised some of the emperor's works into a set of ethical principles, which later became known as the Reiki Principles. Many Reiki teachers and practitioners aim to abide by these five principles, one translation of which is:

The secret method of inviting good fortune.
The marvelous medicine for all sickness
Just for today:
Do not be angry
Do not be worried
Be grateful
Work hard (on improving yourself)
Be kind to others.
Every morning and every night, sit in the Gassho position [hands held palm-to-palm] and speak these words out loud in your heart.

For the evolution of body and soul, Usui Reiki Ryoho" - Mikao Usui, the founder.
Usui taught over 2000 students to use Reiki. Sixteen of his students continued their training to reach the Shinpiden level, equivalent to the Western third degree, or master level.

Usui died in 1926.

Early development

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After Usui's death, Chujiro Hayashi a former student of Usui left the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai and formed his own association. Hayashi simplified the Reiki teachings, stressing physical healing and using a more codified and simpler set of Reiki techniques.

Hayashi initiated and trained Hawayo Takata, who travelled widely in the USA, practising Reiki and teaching the first two levels to others.

Takata stressed the importance of charging money for Reiki treatments and teachings. In 1976, Takata began teaching the Shinpiden stage and introduced the term Reiki master for this level. She also fixed a price of $10,000 for the master training.

Takata died in 1979 by which time she had trained 22 Reiki masters. Almost all Reiki taught outside Japan can be attributed to her work.

Recent developments
Shortly before the death of Hawayo Takata in December 1980, Mrs. Takata and Dr. Barbara Ray founded the American Reiki Association (ARA) which later became the AIRA and is now The Radiance Technique International Association Inc. (TRTIA). The organization differentiates its teachings from those of other Reiki masters and organizations, considering itself to be the one true continuation of Takata's heritage.

Soon after the founding of the ARA, Phyllis Furumoto, a granddaughter of Takata, founded The Reiki Alliance. Since 1988, the Alliance has accepted Reiki Masters from a wide range of backgrounds as members. Generic, New Age content is now often taught either as an adjunct to Reiki or as an integral part of the system, and numerous schools of thought now exist. Knowledge may be offered either free of charge, while other knowledge is considered to be proprietary.

The Reiki Network was formed as an organization to promote a standardized teaching of traditional Reiki. In addition to the teaching organizations, whose members are Reiki masters, many communities of Reiki practitioners have formed.

Reiki practitioners operate in over 100 hospitals, medical clinics and hospices in the USA.

Training
The teaching of Reiki outside of Japan is commonly divided into three levels, or degrees.

First degree
The first degree Reiki course teaches the basic theories and procedures of how to work with Reiki energy. The channel through which Reiki energy passes to the practitioner is said to be opened or widened through four "attunements" given to the student by the teacher. Students learn hand placement positions on the recipient's body that are thought to be most conducive to the healing process in a whole body treatment. Having completed the first degree course, the participant can treat himself and others with Reiki. The course duration is typically two days, although this varies widely.

Second degree
In the second degree Reiki course, the student learns the use of three symbols (illustrated here: Reiki Symbols) which are said to enhance the healing effect and allow for distance healing. Another attunement is given which is said to further increase the capacity for Reiki to flow through the student, as well as empowering the use of the symbols. Having completed the second level, the student can allegedly treat people with Reiki without being physically present with the recipient. The first degree is a prerequisite for the second degree, which is usually taught over two days, although this varies considerably.

Third degree or master training

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Through the third degree, or "master training", the student becomes a Reiki Master. (In Reiki terminology, the word 'master' does not imply spiritual enlightenment.) One or more attunements are carried out and the student learns a further master-level symbol. Having completed the master training, the new Reiki Master can attune other people to Reiki and teach the three degrees of Reiki. The first and second degrees are prerequisites for the master training. The duration of the master training can be anything from a day to a year or more, depending on the school and philosophy of the Reiki Master giving the training. In the case of comprehensive training, the third level is often broken into two or three smaller stages of attunements and teaching.

Variations
There is much variation in training methods, speeds and costs, as there is no regulation of Reiki. Students on the traditional path may be made to wait up to a year or more after the first level, before being allowed to learn the second degree, and thereafter many more years before being taught the master level. Other teachers, taking a non-traditional approach, might cover all three levels within a few days. Correspondence courses over the Internet offer distance training. Some traditionalists maintain that any method that teaches Reiki "quickly" cannot yield as strong an effect, because there is no substitute for experience and patient mastery of the art.
Whilst masters affiliated to the Reiki Alliance or the Reiki Network teach within the three level structure outlined above, The Radiance Technique/Authentic Reiki teaches a seven level system.

Many independent teachers combine Reiki with other techniques, such as working with crystals, colour therapy, spirit guides or visualization. Such methods are sometimes included as part of a Reiki course.

Scientific Research
Despite the thousands of anecdotal accounts describing the effects of Reiki, there are only a few hundred articles and reviews about Reiki published in scientific journals. Of these, only a handful of studies fulfill the accepted criteria for a rigorous scientific study, that is, a randomized, blinded placebo-controlled design. In such studies, one group of participants receives Reiki, while another group receives Sham Reiki, in which a person who has no training or experience with energy healing is substituted for the Reiki practitioner. The person performing Sham Reiki imitates the hand positions of the Reiki practitioner and the subjects are not told whether they are in the Reiki group or the Sham Reiki group. In this way, the experimental results are corrected for the placebo effect.

There are currently six studies, published in peer-reviewed alternative medicine journals that are placebo-controlled. Of these, four appear to support the hypothesis that Reiki improves physiological well-being (reduced heart rate, blood pressure, inflammation) and psychological mood (reduced anxiety and depression) measures, and two do not report any significant effect. However, in all the studies that showed positive effect, the number of subjects was very small and the reported improvements also very small.

There are currently no positive studies that have been accepted into any science based medical publication.

Criticism
Effectiveness
Since there is no proven scientific mechanism for Reiki, The National Council Against Health Fraud suggests that any therapeutic effect may be due to the placebo effect. However, of six placebo-controlled studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, four showed statistically significant positive effects of Reiki, both physiologically and emotionally, that could not be explained by the placebo effect. Reiki has also been labelled as merely a "feel-good" therapy, and that despite practitioner claims that the practice does have therapeutic value, recipients themselves do not expect any significant healing effects.

Safety
Concerns about safety in Reiki are similar to those of other alternative medicines. Doctors of medicine and allied health care workers believe that patients might avoid clinically proven treatments for serious conditions, in favour of unproven alternative medicines like Therapeutic touch and Reiki. Reiki practitioners may encourage their clients to consult a medical doctor for serious conditions, stating that Reiki can be used to complement conventional medicine.

Religion
Fr. Tom Ingoldsby of the Salesian Order of the Roman Catholic Church denounced Reiki as "opening the door to evil and occult forces which have later side effects"., while there are Christians who believe Reiki "creates a closer connection for them to God".

In response to Fr. Ingoldsby's criticism, Reiki teacher and RFI co-founder Angela Gorman, said it was understandable that some people remained sceptical about complementary therapies but she warned them not to be closed-minded to new ideas. Some people opinions of Reiki are often anchored in ignorance and suspicion rather than pure scientific fact, said Ms. Gorman, a former nurse.

Internal controversies
With the many varied ways that have been used to teach Reiki, there have emerged points of controversy between different groups, teachers and practitioners. Controversies exist on topics such as the nature of the Reiki energy itself, fees charged for courses and treatments, training methods, secrecy of symbols, and attunement methods.

With the many varied ways that have been used to teach Reiki, there have emerged points of controversy between different groups, teachers and practitioners. Controversies exist on topics such as the nature of the Reiki energy itself, fees charged for courses and treatments, training methods, secrecy of symbols, and attunement methods.

Similarly, there is one more science of HEALING which is also used by fe Vaastu, astrology & Fengshui consultants i.e. Pranic Healing.

In today scenario, it has become essential for each Vaasthu shastra advisor to be updated with all the knowledges which are there to give all the happiness, which certainly comes from a mixed use of all sciences including the Pranic Healing.